Hey folks, you won’t believe what I’ve been up to! I’ve been digging into the story of this racehorse, West Saratoga, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride.
How I found West Saratoga
So, I was just messing around online, looking up some local history stuff, and I stumbled upon this name – Harry Veruchi. Turns out, this guy is a big shot in the horse racing world, and he’s got a horse named West Saratoga. Now, where have I heard that name before? Oh yeah, it’s the street he grew up on, right here in Colorado. I found it’s in Englewood.
This immediately grabbed my attention, I mean, how cool is that? Naming a racehorse after your childhood street. I just had to find out more.
What I did first
First things first, I checked out this horse’s record. West Saratoga, it’s a colt, and it’s been racing since last year. This horse isn’t just any horse, it’s got some serious wins under its belt. I’m talking about the Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs. That’s a big deal in the horse racing world, folks!
Keep Searching
Then, I started digging into Harry Veruchi’s story. Apparently, this guy used to trade candy for cash as a kid. I know nothing about it. But, when he got into horse racing, he decided to pay tribute to his roots by naming his horse after that street. It’s such a cool story, right? I found that he said “I always thought that was a cool name.” I think so!
Some Exciting News
Now, here’s where it gets even more interesting. I found out that West Saratoga is the only gray horse in the Kentucky Derby this year. I know nothing about horse racing before, but I read a piece of news talking about it. And guess what? One of the jockeys is going to wear the Colorado flag on their silks. How awesome is that? It’s like a little piece of Colorado is going to be at the Derby!
More Details I Got
- The Points: West Saratoga snagged 10 points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby. I had no idea what it was but I learned that it was some kind of a big event.
- The Sale: This horse was sold for $375,000! Can you believe that? Some Sheikh from RRR Racing bought it.
- The Stats: I even looked up its stats and form guide. I mean, I’m no expert, but it looks pretty impressive.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s my little adventure into the world of West Saratoga and Harry Veruchi. It’s been a blast learning about this horse and its connection to our state. It’s one of those stories that just makes you proud to be from Colorado. Anyway, I thought I’d share this with you all. Hope you found it as interesting as I did!
I learned a lot from this. Keep your eyes peeled for West Saratoga at the Kentucky Derby. I know I will!
